Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SUN, OCT 18
AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland AFC match report: Bournemouth beat Sunderland for first league win
AFC Bournemouth ended their wait for a Premier League victory with a controlled home performance against Sunderland AFC.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
AFC Bournemouth won 2-0 at home to Sunderland AFC. The hosts led 1-0 at half-time and added a second after the break. It was a home win.
Goals
Marcus Tavernier put AFC Bournemouth ahead in the 6th minute, assisted by Evanilson. Evanilson then scored himself in the 48th minute to make it 2-0.
Match flow
AFC Bournemouth were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, AFC Bournemouth were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
AFC Bournemouth controlled the match on the numbers. They had 63% possession and 8 shots on target, while Sunderland AFC had 37% possession and 0 shots on target. Bournemouth also had 11 shots off target to Sunderland's 6, and 10 shots blocked to Sunderland's 1.
Discipline
AFC Bournemouth received 3 yellow cards and no red cards. Sunderland AFC received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card. The match official was Craig Pawson.
Streaks
AFC Bournemouth won a Premier League match for the first time this season, at the 7th attempt. Sunderland AFC have now lost 4 Premier League matches in a row this season. Sunderland AFC are now without a win in 5 Premier League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made AFC Bournemouth the favourites, at an implied 46%; AFC Bournemouth won the match.
What it means
AFC Bournemouth are now 15th in the table with 6 points and a goal difference of -4. Sunderland AFC are 19th with 4 points and a goal difference of -8.
Verdict
AFC Bournemouth controlled the match on the numbers and took their chances to secure a first league win of the season. Sunderland AFC offered little in attack and their losing run continues. The result moves Bournemouth up the table, while Sunderland remain near the bottom.